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EvanD

Posted 17 March 2009 - 03:59 PM

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Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 doesn't work under 4.0 RC 1 for me. I've gone back to 0.3.6 and it works. On 98SE, I get a "Acrobat can't load core.dll" dialog as a start-up message and Reader 7.0 never loads.

Chozo4

Posted 19 March 2009 - 01:54 AM

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So far so good with KernelEx v4.0-RC1. Haven't tested everything overall but I've noticed that a few programs were spitting out missing file notices after KernelEx update, Namely DWMAPI.DLL and MSWEBAPI.DLL. Downloading those files and putting them in their proper places resolved my issues with that.

To add a program better functioning:--Trillian ASTRA+Now correctly loads/saves certain configuration files and user data in their proper places (%windir%/Application data/Trillian) rather than in it's own install folder.+Notification sounds are finally working.+Crash dumps are now saved properly instead of the jumbled path '?<?rogram Files\trillian'

File: RUNDLL32.EXE (v5.1.0.2600 - Revolutions Pack 7)Error: 'RUNDLL32 caused an invalid page fault in module <unknown> at 0000:80000001'.Resolution: Restore stock RunDLL32.exe from installation CABS/CD using System File Checker.Notes: This will disable the functionality of changing windows version in the first compatibility tab (RP7). Use the KEX compatibility tab (second one) instead for that purpose.

Official eMule 0.49c won't finish any download. Final hashing always ends up in error "Unexpected error while completing <file name> [...] This function is only valid in Win32 mode". Uninstalling KernelEx 4.0.11 (official release, not a self-built version) fixed the issue.

Have you tried checking in 'Disable KernelEx extentions for this program' in the compatibility tab and seeing if that resolves it?

rustweaver

Posted 19 March 2009 - 01:03 PM

Here are some glitches with Firefox 3.0.7 while using KernelEx 4.0 rc1 on Windows 98 SE

It looks like it messed up fading effect that gecko uses, but i'm not an expert and a picture is worth a thousand words:

This is how it looks like (with KernelEx 4.0rc1):

This is how it should look like (with KernelEx 3.6a):

There is also a strange problem regarding fonts in webpage editboxes, for example google:

I can paste character normally (from notepad for example), and it shows up alright in firefox, but when i try to type it in i get this missing character glyph. I tried to play with character encoding in firefox but to no avail, it only affected static text on page but had no effect on text in editboxes. It seems that only webpage rendering is affected as i can type that same character in firefox address bar and search bar without any problems.

With KernelEx 3.6a it works perfectly (it can be both typed in and pasted in without glitches):

I took that single character as an example but the problem affects all special characters from my locale (latin2)

I would also like to add that Punkbuster (pbsvc.exe) is crashing in both kernelex 3.6a and 4.0rc1 (and probalby in earlier versions too), disabling KernelEx for pbsvc.exe solves the problem.

P.S

Many thanks for keeping kernelex alive and kicking, it's a must-have for any win98 user these days

Drugwash

Posted 19 March 2009 - 03:30 PM

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Have you tried checking in 'Disable KernelEx extentions for this program' in the compatibility tab and seeing if that resolves it?

No, I'm pretty radical when it comes to stuff that negatively impacts software that works fine in regular environment. Will try next version when it comes out, if there's any mention of the eMule issue being fixed in the changelog.

Posted 20 March 2009 - 02:50 PM

PeterBluewin

Posted 21 March 2009 - 07:29 AM

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Realy nice job! Congratulations for Xeno85 and Tihiy. The software works greate. Ooo 3.0.1 and other software is now useable under W98. I miss a little documentation for the "Core.INI". For some situations I think is better to diable or Uninstall KernelEx. Also I miss a simple Uninstall-Function. To help to complete the list of usable programs I list my configuration as follow:

herbalist

Posted 21 March 2009 - 12:54 PM

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At the moment I decide to try 4.0RC1, RC2 is released.
I have good and bad news. All of the 3.x versions conflicted with SSM free, which prevented me from seriously considering using Kernel EX. I'm happy to report that so far, 4.0RC1 and SSM free are getting along. I have a lot more testing to do but so far it's very encouraging.

Now for the bad news. I uninstalled RC1, rebooted, then installed RC2. After what appeared to be a normal install, the system rebooted, during which I got the following error message:

Xeno86

Posted 21 March 2009 - 01:45 PM

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Now for the bad news. I uninstalled RC1, rebooted, then installed RC2. After what appeared to be a normal install, the system rebooted, during which I got the following error message:[...]I've switched back to RC1 so I can check further into how well KernelEX and SSM are going to work together. Rick

Thanks for the report.Problem should be solved now.Please re-download.

EvanD

Posted 21 March 2009 - 03:12 PM

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With 98SE and Kernelex 4.0 RC 2, I can install Flash 10.0.22 but Firefox 3.0.7 crashes every time. (Seamonkey 1.1.15 complains about Flash 10 when it starts but after I close the dialog, Seamonkey works and Flash 10 works.) Reinstalling Flash 9.0 r159 eliminates all of these problems. Flash 10 use to work for me with Kernelex 0.3.5 but it hasn't worked since 0.3.6. Any suggestions?

Xeno86

Posted 22 March 2009 - 04:29 AM

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Realy nice job! Congratulations for Xeno86 and Tihiy. The software works greate. Ooo 3.0.1 and other software is now useable under W98. I miss a little documentation for the "Core.INI". For some situations I think is better to diable or Uninstall KernelEx. Also I miss a simple Uninstall-Function. [...]The VLC Media Player 0.9.8a (Open Source Media Player: http://www.videolan.org) dosn't work. Actual a dont know, its a problem of Videolan or a problem of KernelEX.

The only setting tweakable by user is through compatibility tab. Core.ini is not meant to be edited by end users. You can disable KernelEx selectively through compatibility tab, which you can find in properties for .exe or shortcut to .exe file.Uninstall isn't simple?! Is it a joke? In case you couldn't find it... it is "hidden" in "Add/Remove Programs" under Control Panel. It is standard uninstall procedure for all Windows programs.You can simply check if Videolan not working is KernelEx problem or not by putting a tick at "Disable KernelEx extensions for this program" under compatibility tab.

With 98SE and Kernelex 4.0 RC 2, I can install Flash 10.0.22 but Firefox 3.0.7 crashes every time. (Seamonkey 1.1.15 complains about Flash 10 when it starts but after I close the dialog, Seamonkey works and Flash 10 works.) Reinstalling Flash 9.0 r159 eliminates all of these problems. Flash 10 use to work for me with Kernelex 0.3.5 but it hasn't worked since 0.3.6. Any suggestions?

It must be something wrong with your configuration, because I use Firefox 3.0.7 with Flash 10 everyday and it works for everybody else.My suggestion is to do clear install of Firefox 3 and creating a new profile.

PeterBluewin

Posted 22 March 2009 - 07:05 AM

Hi Xeno86,thanks for your quick responce. Sorry, I finde the Uninstall in the Control Panel. My mistake. Thanks alot for the other tip e.g."compatibility mode". Now it works fine.

I think a list of usable programms under W98 and KernelEX is present in the Form "Last version of Software for Windows 98SE". This list can be a starting point for some expansion for next versions or new programs that works with KernelEX.

Question: Tihiy has developed the "Revolutions Pack". This pack dosn't work with KernelEX. Is it possible that this two software packs can work together?